Mavs vs Blazers, another first round upset for playoff cursed mavs?

[The_Worlds_finest]

Blazers picking up GW makes them much more athletic and very capable of putting up commanding leads through fast paced runs that I feel exploits mavs lack of legitimate defense and spotty offense. If the mavericks are lucky enough to avoid Portland which other bottom seed could give them a run for their money? My other prediction would be Phoenix, shooters with a good passer ala Warriors 07. Only difference is Suns don't have the guys to literally beat the shit out of mavs; physically AND on the scoreboard.

:toast to an exciting Playoffs

[Lukor]

Denver. Not Portland.

[The_Worlds_finest]

True true Denver is pretty brutal now

[sefant77]

You actually believe Wallace will still play in april?

Its Gerald Wallace IN PORTLAND. He will be injured soon.

[Phillip]

portland would go down in 5. they have a well balanced team, but they just simply dont have enough talent.

[Cry Havoc]

Barring injuries, it's going to be Spurs, Mavs, Lakers, Thunder in the 2nd round. There's a pretty significant gulf between them and the next 4 teams. Portland probably does have the best shot at a 1st round upset though... if they get the 6 seed it's going to be fun watching Aldridge destroy Gasol and Bynum.

[Warlord23]

The Mavs would beat Portland in 5 IMO. Andre Miller is probably the one guard on a contending team against whom Kidd and even Terry will love matching up. Chandler/Haywood > Camby/Pryz and Dirk > Aldridge so the frontcourt clearly favors Dallas.

The Blazers have an edge on the wings though: Batum/Wallace/Wes Mathews > Marion/Peja/Roddy/JET. Had Roy been a dominant player, the Blazers would have a good chance, but his minutes are too few. Both teams have a stout defense, so it'll come down to who can make more shots when it matters. And you'd have to give the team with Dirk the nod.

[Warlord23]

A better scenario for discussion would be Mavs vs Grizz. The Grizz have a powerful frontline with ZBo and Gasol, and they should win the rebounding battle. If they rotate Gay, Mayo, Battier and Sam Young at the wings, that should be better than whatever Dallas can throw at them (some combination of Marion, Peja, Roddy and Terry). Conley is the weak link for Memphis, but Kidd is not in his prime either to take full advantage of that.

[monosylab1k]

I could see any of the lower seeds beating Dallas. At this point I kind of expect it.

[Axe Murderer]

I could see any of the lower seeds beating Dallas. At this point I kind of expect it.

osyl, the anti jinx goods :tu

[Axe Murderer]

portland would go down in 5. they have a well balanced team, but they just simply dont have enough talent.

exactly. I could see them pulling one out at home, feeding off the crowd, Aldridge having a big game, etc. but that's it.

Like I've been saying, the Hornets are the only lower seeded team that would scare me, but I can't see them dropping any lower than the 5th seed anyway with d-will and melo heading east. They might get the 4th, if the Thunder slip up. I think they're only a game back

[tlongII]

I think the Blazers can beat anybody now. They have the most talent in the league.

[Axe Murderer]

I think the Blazers can beat anybody now. They have the most talent in the league.

but no superstar, that's the problem

[lefty]

lol Mavs
lol Blazers

[dallaskd]

Dallas owns portland

[lefty]

1 ring, bitches!

[Axe Murderer]

Dallas owns portland

tbh, everyone owns Portland.

when's the last time they've been out of the 1st round? they're like the new Houston Rockets. Hell, I think they were the ones who the Rockets actually beat to end their futile streak of 1st round exits :lol

[Red Hawk #21]

You actually believe Wallace will still play in april?

Its Gerald Wallace IN PORTLAND. He will be injured soon.

:lmao tbh this is really a good point, the guy already has lengthy injury history and now he's in Portland. :lol

[Cry Havoc]

but no superstar, that's the problem

http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/aldridge1.jpg

Would like a word with you.

[tlongII]

but no superstar, that's the problem

LaMarcus Aldridge is a superstar. Brandon Roy is a superstar. Gerald Wallace is an allstar.

[Axe Murderer]

LaMarcus Aldridge is a superstar. Brandon Roy is a superstar. Gerald Wallace is an allstar.

There must be something wrong with my browser, i don't see any of those guys listed here??????

http://www.nba.com/allstar2011/players/index.html

[Kyle Orton]

Brandon Roy is a superstar.

:lmao

[The_Worlds_finest]

bump

[Shank]

If the Mavs are "playoff cursed", then what are the Blazers?

[tlongII]

If the Mavs are "playoff cursed", then what are the Blazers?

A team with a LOB in their trophy case?

[Axe Murderer]

A team with a LOB in their trophy case?

Listen, baby
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no vally low
Ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you
You could always count on me
From that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way,some how
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
No wind, no rain
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
As fast as I can
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough

[Shank]

A team with a LOB in their trophy case?

Oh, so you're going to be one of "those" posters now? Doesn't really suit you.

[MavDynasty]

Listen, baby
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no vally low
Ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't nEo valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you
You could always count on me
From that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way,some how
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
No wind, no rain
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
As fast as I can
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough

:cry great fuckib classic

[Axe Murderer]

crofl i saw you added that guy on facebook :lmao

[MavDynasty]

Crofl yeah did you see his fitness status :lmao :lmao

[Axe Murderer]

Crofl yeah did you see his fitness status :lmao :lmao

crofl yeah

tbh, he's like the kw of facebook. He'll say paragraphs of retarded shit over and over without having any clue how ridiculous he looks

[MavDynasty]

I'm never fully satisfied with my physique. I'm always finding new ways to improve certain muscles in my body, and that's what makes fitness so exciting :-)
4 hours ago via Text Message

[MavDynasty]

It's 1am and my mind is locked into Fantasy mode, that hasn't happened in a while lol. But oh well, it just means that sleep will be wonderful tonight :)
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[MavDynasty]

Most girls find it hard to believe that I don't go around hooking up with every skank in sight. But I won't lie though, I do use it to my advantage. Sorry but that's how it must be done :-)

[MavDynasty]

tbh he goes clubbin at lizard lounge, ill have to look for him

[The_Worlds_finest]

Mavs required a career performance from Kidd to squeak out a win. Mavs suck

[boutons_deux]

Mavs required Dirks' 13/13 FTs in 4th to beat Blazers' 13 FT total.

[Giuseppe]

& the Mavs required Wallace to be an asshole.

[TE]

lol where's tlong?

[Giuseppe]

lol where's tlong?

Wherever he is I hope he has your company in about 3 hours.

tee, hee.